CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — New e-bike rules are now in effect across Connecticut, and lawmakers are saying the legislation is meant to eliminate confusion and keep residents safe.

As of Wednesday, everyone riding an e-bike must wear a helmet regardless of age.

There are also three classes of e-bikes under state law, none of which exceed 28 mph. If any bike exceeds 28 mph, it does not qualify as an e-bike.

The law also specifies that these vehicles are not e-bikes under the law if they have been configured or modified by someone (or are designed, manufactured, or intended by the manufacturer, importer, or seller to be configured or modified) to not meet existing law’s e-bike definition.

"Unfortunately the laws on Connecticut's books were really ambiguous," Connecticut State Sen. Christine Coh

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